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P182 YDW

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

231,793 mi
Last recorded231,793 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 YDW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 231,793 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 231,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 230,132 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 230,132 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 227,771 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Non obligatory mirror deteriorating

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear subframe corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 227,771 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Non obligatory mirror deteriorating

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear subframe corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 220,411 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 220,411 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 213,283 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror slightly damaged and deteriated

Fail 25 Nov 2014 213,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror slightly damaged and deteriated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 207,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres have slight cuts on the outer sidewall

passenger mirror deteriated

Fail 22 Nov 2013 207,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres have slight cuts on the outer sidewall

offside rear tyre pressure low

passenger mirror deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 203,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear view mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2012 203,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear view mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 198,618 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside steering rack gaiter has oil on gaiter

Fail 16 Sep 2011 198,618 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside steering rack gaiter has slight dampness of fluid

Fail 1 Sep 2010 193,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 184,489 miles

both wiperblades split

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

slight wear noted in both rear suspension arms os/nsr

Fail 24 Sep 2009 184,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both wiperblades split

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

slight wear noted in both rear suspension arms os/nsr

Pass 16 Sep 2008 178,168 miles

both front tyre just starting to wear on inner edges.

both front wiper not clearing screen very well.

o/s/f mirror in poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 171,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 160,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f mirror fading.

rear brake pads just starting to get low.

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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P182 YDW is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 126,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P182 YDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P182 YDW is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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